John C. Holt

John Caldwell Holt was an educator and author who became a prominent voice in education reform and homeschooling.

After teaching in private schools, he wrote his influential books "How Children Fail" and "How Children Learn." These works, based on his observations of children's learning processes, challenged traditional education methods.

Holt initially advocated for school reforms but eventually concluded that systemic change was impossible.

He shifted his focus to homeschooling, founding America's first homeschooling magazine, "Growing Without Schooling," in 1977.

Holt's writings and advocacy significantly influenced alternative education movements and continue to inspire educators and parents today.